Food Scene
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub
7803 Ralston RdExcellent Indian/Nepalese food.
Global Goods & Coffee Shop
Good coffee with a conscience.
Food is great, but the wall of whiskey is amazing.
83 locals recommend
School House Kitchen and Libations
5660 Olde Wadsworth BlvdFood is great, but the wall of whiskey is amazing.
Delicious homemade ice cream. Classic flavors, as well as crazy one-of-a-kind flavors!
24 locals recommend
Scrumptious
7523 Grandview AveDelicious homemade ice cream. Classic flavors, as well as crazy one-of-a-kind flavors!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kline's Beer Hall
7519 Grandview AveMany different local microbrews on tap.
Parks & Nature
This is Jefferson County Open Space. Not crowded, great Colorado hiking, close to the city, good for snowshoeing (if we've gotten a good snowfall recently). Free.
25 locals recommend
White Ranch Park
25303 Belcher Hill RoadThis is Jefferson County Open Space. Not crowded, great Colorado hiking, close to the city, good for snowshoeing (if we've gotten a good snowfall recently). Free.
Fantastic hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing. GGCSP is fairly high in elevation, though, so if you're coming from sea level, take it easy (and drink tons of water!) Small daily usage fee.
177 locals recommend
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdFantastic hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing. GGCSP is fairly high in elevation, though, so if you're coming from sea level, take it easy (and drink tons of water!) Small daily usage fee.
Arts & Culture
This is a performance hall, but there are also several art galleries inside.
48 locals recommend
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
6901 Wadsworth BlvdThis is a performance hall, but there are also several art galleries inside.
Essentials
King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlLocal grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark Theatre Olde Town 14
5550 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard